Route Description

The route stretches the length of Hadrian's Wall World Heritage Site in the North of England. Magnificent coastal views, breathtaking countryside, roman forts and museums, inspiring modern attractions, quaint villages and attractive market towns, all set in a World Heritage Site: this cycle route has it all!

You will ride through some of England's most dramatic and wild countryside where you can get away from it all and enjoy the freedom of cycling in this unspoilt area.

Useful information

Direction: Hadrian's Cycleway, signed as National Route 72, can be cycled in either direction, though it is normally cycled west to east.

Road Type: The route runs mainly on country lanes and quiet roads, interspersed with sections of traffic-free path, promenade and riverside path. As most of the route is either on minor roads or well surfaced off-road tracks most bikes are suitable. We would recommend all tyres apart from from full slick or racing bike tyres.

Inclines: The coastal sections at either end of the route are relatively flat, but there are a few steep, short hills in the central section.

Time needed: Most people are able to complete the route in 3 days, but for those wanting to stop at the numerous attractions along the way it is likely to take 4-5 days.

Organisers predict there will be heavy traffic along sections of the cycle route and surrounding roads as they are expecting 25,000 visitors. It will be particularly busy between Corbridge and Stocksfield.

Cyclists are advised that roads to the east of Corbridge will be very busy with livestock exhibitors.

There will be a section of route next to the show where cyclists will be required to briefly dismount.

This route contains a Sustrans Greener Greenway

A greenway is a corridor of undeveloped land, reserved for recreational use and environmental conservation.